Ravi Budigina Wins Silver Medal at Asian Para Games 2026 in Swimming Men's 100m Freestyle S13
Indian para swimmer Ravi Budigina competed in the Men's 100m Freestyle S13 event at the 5th Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Monday, October 19, 2026.
India’s para-swimming sensation, Ravi Budigina, was set to compete in the fiercely contested Men's 100m Freestyle S13 final at the ongoing 5th Asian Para Games. The visually impaired swimmer delivered a stellar performance today, Monday, October 19, 2026, marking a significant moment for the Indian contingent. Nishad Kumar Wins Gold Medal at Asian Para Games 2026 in Men’s Long Jump T47.
A Hard-Fought Race in Aichi-Nagoya
The highly anticipated Men's 100m Freestyle S13 final, which commenced at 2:57 PM IST, saw Budigina battle it out against a strong field of competitors from across Asia. Reports from the event indicate a thrilling finish, with Budigina striving for a podium finish. The S13 classification is designated for athletes with visual impairments, a category where Budigina consistently demonstrates his prowess.
Budigina's Rising Profile
This performance at the Asian Para Games further solidifies Ravi Budigina's reputation as one of India's most promising young para-swimmers. His international debut at the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games in Dubai was nothing short of spectacular, where he amassed an impressive haul of three gold and three silver medals.
His versatility across multiple strokes, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and individual medley, has made him a valuable asset to India's para-swimming programme. Earlier this year, Budigina also represented India at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where he reached the final of the men's 50m freestyle S13, finishing sixth, and also reached the final of the 100m freestyle S13, finishing fourth. Mona Agarwal Wins Gold Medal At Asian Para Games 2026 in Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1.
The Asian Para Games 2026: An Overview
The 5th Asian Para Games, also known as Aichi-Nagoya 2026, are currently underway in Japan, running from October 18 to 24, 2026. This marks the first time Nagoya, and indeed Japan, has hosted the Asian Para Games, following the tradition of paralleling the Asian Games in the same host country. Approximately 3,000 athletes from 45 National Paralympic Committees are competing across 18 sports at various venues in the Aichi-Nagoya region and neighbouring municipalities. The opening ceremony took place on October 18, 2026, at Paloma Mizuho Stadium, under the theme "WABI - We are Beautiful Individuals."
Ravi Budigina's participation in these prestigious games is a moment of immense pride for India, highlighting the nation's growing presence on the international para-sports stage and inspiring a new generation of athletes.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 19, 2026 03:45 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
